• Time for a change?

    Automakers love to boast about their vehicles’ longevity, building ads around bruised and beaten up models still running after several hundred thousand miles, their proud owners beaming in the background. Unfortunately, a recent analysis cautions that long-time car owners are actually among the least brand-loyal new-car shoppers. According to Experian Automotive in Schaumburg, Ill., the…

  • Will owning your home make you a better driver?

    New study finds homeowners file fewer auto claims Have a driving ambition to own a home? Purchasing that dream property may end up saving you money behind the wheel, suggests a new study. Insurance.com recently analyzed user data and found that 14.3 percent of homeowners had filed at least one car insurance claim in the…

  • A house divided

    By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Divorce can be a difficult process — especially when real estate is involved. Here are strategies to ponder If you’re planning to divorce and divvy up your properties. They say breaking up is hard to do. But it’s even harder when a couple seeking a split own a home.…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jeanne Libassi, broker/owner of Century 21 About Town Realty, Monroe Township, announced that Century 21 Real Estate recently recognized sales affiliates Angela Vellucci, Janet Costi, Laura Mayer and Lisa Intravatola with the Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award. “The Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award is an integral part of our brand’s commitment to excellence…

  • Weichert ranked No. 2 traditional real estate franchise in Entrepreneur

    Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. (WREA) has again been recognized as one of the top franchises by Entrepreneur magazine, which ranked the company as the No. 2 traditional residential real estate franchise and No. 3 overall in the Real Estate category in its Franchise 500 list for 2015. This year’s list not only reflects a…

  • Century 21 Burke Realty celebrates successful 2014

    Century 21 Burke Realty of North Brunswick is celebrating its rapid strides and great success since opening its doors on May 15. “We had splendid sales and listings success during the past year,” stated John H. Burke, broker/owner of the firm. “Much of our success during 2014 has been in North Brunswick and East Brunswick,”…

  • Rams hope for playoff success behind offensive prowess

    SOUTH RIVER By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent South River High School is home to one of the most intriguing, if not perplexing, boys basketball teams in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC). Coached by Rodney Harris, a former player in his sixth season, the Rams set the state record for most 3-pointers in a game (18) and…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Five Felician College seniors — Lianne Rossi (Nutley) of women’s cross-country and women’s soccer players Christie Calandrillo (Morris Catholic), Kirsten Mortelliti (Hammonton), Samantha Petosa (Spotswood) and Kristen Toropiw (Hopatcong) — were named to the CACC All-Academic Team for the third time, the maximum possible in one sport. The Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation…

  • Putting up a shot

    FRANK WOJCIECHOWSKI Monroe Township High School’s Matt Cocorikis (32) puts up a shot between Colonia High School defenders Jodress Thompson, left, and Patrick Neguib during the Feb. 3 game played in Colonia. The host Patriots beat the Falcons, 62-47.

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